As soon as Zhang Tinglan arrived at the door of Song Zhongyi's house, he saw a man of about thirty years old standing at the door. He was bookish, neatly dressed, and wearing glasses. He looked a bit like a scholar in an ivory tower. When he saw Zhang Tinglan and Song Zhongyi
He came over and hurriedly took a few steps to reach Zhang Tinglan.
"You are Director Zhang, right? My name is Fan Xudong. I should pay you a visit. It's really rude!"
"Sir, you're welcome. I'm asking you to come and invest. Of course, you have to take the initiative."
"Director Zhang will tell you the truth. The capital I have is extremely limited, and there is no investment at all. If I want to set up a factory, I need a loan from Fengtian. You promised to provide a loan of three million. I
When I heard this number, I felt dizzy, so I ran over here with both hands empty, just because I was afraid you would say I was a wolf with nothing!"
"Mr. Fan, you alone are worth three million. The most valuable thing in this era is talent, especially those who are determined to develop industry!"
When Fan Xudong heard Zhang Tinglan's words, he was immediately moved with emotion. He had also dealt with many Chinese officials, and there were only a handful of them who could sincerely support industrial development. This was also the reason why his career was difficult. Unexpectedly, little Fengtian
There is a person with such vision, and it really feels like there is a bright future in the dark.
"You two, stop being so polite at the door. It's freezing cold outside. It's better to go inside and let's talk slowly!"
Song Zhongyi took Zhang Tinglan and Fan Xudong into the house, and the three of them sat down across from each other. Zhang Tinglan glanced and saw no one else. There was no trace of the legendary old father-in-law, and Zhang Tinglan was still a little puzzled.
Fan Xudong said with a smile: "Director Zhang, Fifth Master asked us to talk first. Business is important, so he won't interfere."
Zhang Tinglan understood as soon as he heard that the lover wanted to have a one-on-one interview. There were indeed some relatively private things that were not allowed to be known to others. However, Zhang Tinglan glanced around and saw that this living room has three rooms, one light, two dark.
, they sat in the middle, and a figure seemed to flash in the room on the side. Zhang Tinglan suddenly understood it, but he didn't know anything about it.
"Mr. Fan, I heard that the Jiuda Refined Salt Company you run is the first of its kind in history. It is the first refined salt factory in China. I think the customers must have overcome all difficulties. Can you introduce the situation?"
Zhang Tinglan took the initiative to ask. He had his own purpose in doing so. He offered such generous conditions. He also wanted to see Fan Xudong's true ability and whether he was a real talent.
Fan Xudong also understood what Zhang Tinglan meant. So he clarified his thoughts a little, and then said: "When I was studying in Japan, I studied chemistry. I deeply feel the importance of the chemical industry, whether it is in military or civilian use.
They all have an important position, but we are still blank in this regard. After returning to China, I investigated the situation in various places, and finally found that Tanggu is the most suitable place to start the saline-alkali industry. Only then did all parties contact each other, hoping to obtain investment support, and said
It makes me feel ashamed. Neither Tianjin nor Beijing is as heroic as the Fengtian government. They cannot provide any loans, and foreign banks will not provide loans!"
Speaking of this, there was a trace of reminiscence in Fan Xudong's eyes. It was obvious that he had an unforgettable memory of the difficulties when he just started. In fact, this was also the difficulty of all enterprises in the Republic of China. On one side, there were cunning foreigners, and on the other side, there was an ignorant and incompetent government.
If you don't have the tenacity of a weed, you will never survive.
"I had no choice but to quit without a loan. My brother helped introduce some important military and political figures, as well as sages in the business world. I offered them little favors, and gradually some businessmen were willing to invest. Then the then Vice Presidents Li Yuanhong, Cao Kun, and Cai
E, Feng Yuxiang and other important military and political figures came forward to help Zhou Xuan, and finally the capital for setting up the factory was gathered together, and the refined salt factory was established."
In fact, Fan Xudong is quite lucky. His brother is the Minister of Education in Beiyang. He needs to be given some face in every aspect so that he can get the support of some political dignitaries. Otherwise, it will only be more difficult.
"In fact, the production of refined salt is still far away from the chemical industry. The real chemical industry needs to produce acid, alkali, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, soda ash, caustic soda and the like. Since the war broke out among the European powers, the supply of soda ash from Europe has almost been cut off. Jiangsu and Zhejiang have been dominated by soda ash.
Factories based on it have closed down one after another. My next plan is to build an alkali plant to produce soda ash for industrial use, but the trouble I encountered this time is even greater!"
Zhang Tinglan also knew that the basis of the chemical industry is three acids and two bases, which have important applications in various aspects. He invited Fan Xudong here just to produce these key things. Now when he heard that he had difficulties, Zhang Tinglan also hurriedly asked
: "Mr. Fan, if you have any difficulties, just tell us directly and we will go over the details together."
"The biggest trouble is the great powers. Although I produce refined salt, it will hurt the interests of some salt merchants, but with the help of Beiyang's military and political dignitaries, there is no need to worry about them. But the production of soda ash will threaten the commercial interests of the great powers. The current monopoly
The leader in China's soda ash market is the British company Burnemann, which owns the most advanced Solvay process for making soda. I initially hoped to purchase a patent license from them and provide some machinery and equipment, but the British rejected these proposals and instead
Request to cooperate with us in production."
"The British are extremely cunning. As long as they cooperate in production, this factory will fall into their hands, and all your hard work will be in vain. These British people are not without criminal records, such as the Kailuan Mining Bureau. What a pity.
What a pity that all the coal mines that produce two million tons have become the possessions of the British!"
Fan Xudong nodded frequently to what Zhang Tinglan said in the first half. The factory has not been established, and he has no capital at all. If he cooperates with the British, they have the advantage of technical capital and will definitely turn the alkali production plant into their own production workshop, or even simply
They dragged the alkali plant out of business in order to maintain their monopoly interests. Zhang Tinglan's words hit the nail on the head.
However, the Kailuan Mining Bureau was mentioned in the second half, and both Fan Xudong and Song Zhongyi heard something different. It turned out that Kaiping and Luanzhou were two coal mines, but it turned out that it was in the hands of Zhou Xuexi, the British who controlled the Kaiping Coal Mine.
Also in the name of joint venture, Luanzhou Coal Mine was annexed.
Luanzhou Coal Mine is ten times larger than Kaiping Coal Mine, but during the joint venture, Luanzhou only held 40% of the shares, because at this time, Zhou Xuexi was under a lot of pressure and even infamy.
In front of family members, no one would take the initiative to attack each other's lung tubes, and they all made a tacit agreement not to mention this matter.
As a result, Zhang Tinglan did the opposite. What kind of trick did this guy want to play? I have never met a son-in-law who dared to offend his old father-in-law before the marriage was settled. Song Zhongyi glanced at the house next to him and was afraid
Zhou Xueyuan inside fought his way out, but fortunately there was no movement.
Zhang Tinglan seemed to know nothing and didn't care, and continued: "Mr. Fan, I can be of some help with the machine and patent matters!"
When Fan Xudong heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he hurriedly asked: "Mr. Zhang, what can you do?"
"I signed a cooperation agreement with the British. Fengtian will supply military products to the Allied Powers, mainly food and clothing. Now that Yushuai has taken control of the three northeastern provinces, the British are eager to expand the scope of the contract to the entire three northeastern provinces. It is best to
Including Rehe and other places, it is not only necessary to supply Russia's needs nearby, but also to solve the British domestic dilemma. They have something to ask of me. In exchange, the British should be able to sell us the patent. As for the machine
I think the problem should be solved from both domestic and foreign aspects. Fengtian Arsenal has a special maintenance factory, which can customize some parts and then buy some in Tianjin and Shanghai. As for the key parts, I buy them from the United States. It just so happens that I have some differences with the United States.
With a cooperative relationship, getting these things won’t be a problem.”
Zhang Tinglan said lightly, and when he heard Fan Xudong's ears, the meaning was completely different. This young man is too powerful. He actually has the ability to leverage the great powers. I'm afraid that the giants in Beiyang don't have this confidence.
Ah, it seems that coming to Fengtian is the right choice for me.
"Director Zhang, you have solved a problem that has been bothering me for a long time. I am so grateful!" As Fan Xudong was about to stand up and salute, Zhang Tinglan hurriedly stopped him.
"Mr. Fan, the government is responsible for protecting industrial development. This is all within its bounds. However, I would like to remind you that even if the British grant a patent, they will definitely inject water into it. Can we produce qualified products?
It requires the efforts of technicians and workers. In addition, industrial technology is constantly improving. Solvay's method is currently the most advanced, but after a period of time, it will inevitably become backward. We cannot always buy patents.
Let the great powers follow suit!"
"Yes, the Chinese people must strive for their own success. We must not only produce our own soda ash, but also develop new technologies. We must know what is happening and why. You have pointed out the direction of future development for us.
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Zhang Tinglan's request to Fan Xudong was not without purpose. In history, the Red Triangle brand soda ash they produced indeed defeated the British Benemen Company and controlled the Chinese market. It was even exported abroad and was awarded the gold medal at the International Commodity Fair.
It is the first in the history of China's chemical industry.
And later, a new alkali production method was introduced, which greatly reduced the economic cost and created a glorious page for China's alkali production industry. The person who created this miracle was the famous chemist Hou Debang. This new alkali production method is Hou's alkali production
Law.
Just some time ago, Zhang Tinglan and Bayusao exchanged a telegram. Bayusao was almost finished with his studies and would still need to practice for a while before he could return to China. In the telegram, Bayusao mentioned some talents studying in the United States, among whom
There is Hou Debang's name. His economic conditions are not good, and Bayuzao also used the fund established by Zhang Tinglan to help him.
With this popularity, Zhang Tinglan is very confident to invite Hou Debang to Fengtian. Fan Xudong and Hou Debang are definitely a golden combination, and the entire chemical industry has a bright future! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!